capitalize

Example Sentences

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The Galaxy are booed by some of their fans after failing to capitalize on scoring chances in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota that extends their winless streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The move marks the latest push by oil-and-gas veterans to capitalize on a building boom that has strained power markets and driven the U.S. construction sector in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But investors hoping to capitalize on a potential boom for Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite, and artificial-intelligence firm are already trying to cash in by scooping up funds that own pre-IPO shares.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

If Moonshot does eventually list in the financial hub, it will add to the flurry of homegrown Chinese AI and chip companies rushing to capitalize on the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

If I’ve learned anything in my studies, it’s that the greatest investors capitalize in times of crisis.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman